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LLNL Mini-Sabbatical Program Summer 2026

The Faculty Mini-Sabbatical Program is designed to bring top academic talent from universities across the world for a consecutive one-to-three-month visit to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Program Details

• Provides an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and the development of new collaborations
• Selected faculty members will have access to LLNL's extensive computing facilities, specialized laboratory facilities, and field equipment
• These employees will be hosted by a staff scientist and work collaboratively for one-to-three months within a research group/division at LLNL
• Selected faculty for this call will begin sabbatical between May 2026 to Sept. 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, Energy, Lasers, and/or Biology
• Participate in activities as appropriate to provide and gain exposure to the laboratory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
• PhD in relevant scientific field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Must be a continuing faculty member at an accredited research institution
• Extensive knowledge for applicant's science field demonstrated by a publication record
• Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and proven accomplishments in applicant's area of specialization
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management
• Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Position Information

• This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment
• The position pays a salary of $15,000/month and covers one round-trip reimbursement to and from Livermore in accordance with LLNL travel policy